Biomedical Scientist

Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pathology organization in London is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist. This role in the Blood Sciences department involves performing routine biomedical investigations and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a BSc in Biomedical Sciences, State Registration with HCPC, and experience in automated labs. A competitive benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Groundbreaking development opportunities

Qualifications

• State Registration as Biomedical Scientist (Biochemistry) with Health and Care Professions Council.
• Documented Evidence of Continuing Professional Development required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret routine biomedical investigations as directed.
• Maintain standards required by the HCPC.
• Process specimens and handle sensitive information.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory directives and local management.
• Participate in quality management activities.

Skills

Demonstrable Experience in an Automated Laboratory Analysers

Good working knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems

Demonstrable competence and knowledge of biochemistry assays

Technical problem solving of equipment failure

Working as an effective member of a diverse team

Education

BSc Hons Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

State Registration as Biomedical Scientist with HCPC

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

The place to work in pathology

We are looking for top talent to join the UK's leading and fastest growing pathology company - a scientific organisation with a clinical purpose.

Working in partnership with our service partners, Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospitals, King's College Hospital and Princess Royal University Hospital we aim to set the standard for the future of pathology.

Job overview

Please note that applicants who have previously applied for this post (VIS6508 - Biomedical Scientist) and were unsuccessful will not be considered on this occasion.

This is an exciting new opportunity to join our Blood Sciences department in Synnovis Analytics. The department is one of the largest consolidated Blood Sciences Laboratories in a new purpose-built Hub laboratory based at Blackfriars in London.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and proactive individual to join our department as an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, with experience in working in busy automated laboratories.

This role is part of the team of BMS providing the 24/7 service within the multi-disciplinary Blood Sciences service.

You will be reporting to the Operations Managers and hold a variety of responsibilities to ensure the successful delivery of Blood Sciences services, in line with our corporate objectives.

Main duties of the job

This role is primarily based on Floor 2 of the Hub, automated multi-disciplinary Blood Sciences Department.

As HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist your main duties will include, but not limited to:

• Perform and interpret routine biomedical investigations by participating in regular daily workloads, as directed by management, in line with your skills, experience, and competencies.
• Maintain standards of conduct required by the HCPC to practice as a registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Process specimens and handle sensitive information with care and due diligence, such as patient results, in line with local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support MLAs and APs by ensuring performance is in line with laboratory standards.
• Ensure compliance with all legislative and quality requirements of regulatory directives, accreditation bodies, and local management, including UKAS and Synnovis policies and SOPs.
• Participate in quality management activities, including inspections, audits, and incident reporting as required.
• Utilise the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Q-Pulse quality management database, and other relevant software to ensure high-quality, reliable data capture and entry.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc Hons Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• State Registration as Biomedical Scientist (Biochemistry) with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Documented Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Desirable criteria

• Membership of Institute of Biomedical Sciences

Experience

Essential criteria

• Demonstrable Experience in an Automated Laboratory Analysers (e.g Alinity, DiaSorin, Phadia analysers)
• Good working knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems e.g Epic Beaker, AMS, cITM
• Demonstrable competence and knowledge of biochemistry assays
• Technical problem solving of equipment failure and internal quality control performance
• Working as an effective member of a diverse team

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working shifts and unsocial hours
• Relevant and recent experience in any of the following disciplines Biochemistry, Serology and Immunology

Benefits and equal opportunities

Our Bank workers enjoy competitive market rates and flexible contract assignments across all of our sites, dependent on your availability and location.

For our Permanent workforce we offer a competitive benefits package.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ground breaking development opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.